Japanese “congratulations” button Emoji
㊗️ · U+3297 U+FE0F · Emoji 0.6
What does the Japanese “congratulations” button emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
When expressing support or celebrating a special occasion, individuals often reach for the ㊗️ emoji, which directly translates to a Japanese symbol for congratulations, and is used to convey a sense of achievement, approval, or celebration, with figurative uses including expressing pride or admiration, and slang uses such as sarcastically congratulating someone on a minor accomplishment, the symbol is often employed to add a touch of cultural flair to digital communication, and its meaning is generally understood to be a positive and uplifting one, with a strong association with Japanese culture and tradition, and is also used to express good wishes or encouragement.
How the Japanese “congratulations” button emoji is used
The tone of the ㊗️ emoji is typically formal and respectful, and it is often used in captions and comments to express congratulations or well-wishes, particularly on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, where users can share their achievements and milestones with their online community, and the emoji is also used in texting and messaging apps, where it can add a touch of personality and whimsy to digital communication, with younger generations and those familiar with Japanese culture tend to use it more frequently and in a more playful manner, while older generations may use it more sparingly and in a more formal context.
Japanese “congratulations” button emoji examples
- Just got the job ㊗️
- You finally finished your thesis ㊗️ now let's celebrate
How to copy the Japanese “congratulations” button emoji
To use the Japanese “congratulations” button emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+3297 U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
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Japanese “congratulations” button emoji on different platforms
How the Japanese “congratulations” button emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



Japanese “congratulations” button Emoji Details
| Emoji | ㊗️ |
| Name | Japanese “congratulations” button |
| Category | Symbols |
| Codepoints | U+3297 U+FE0F |
| Shortcode | :japanese_congratulations_button: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
Japanese “congratulations” button Emoji FAQ
When expressing support or celebrating a special occasion, individuals often reach for the ㊗️ emoji, which directly translates to a Japanese symbol for congratulations, and is used to convey a sense of achievement, approval, or celebration, with figurative uses including expressing pride or admiration, and slang uses such as sarcastically congratulating someone on a minor accomplishment, the symbol is often employed to add a touch of cultural flair to digital communication, and its meaning is generally understood to be a positive and uplifting one, with a strong association with Japanese culture and tradition, and is also used to express good wishes or encouragement.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ㊗️ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+3297 U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :japanese_congratulations_button:.
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